Queens - Transcontinental Gas Pipeline - LNYBL Pipeline

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC
2800 Post Oak Blvd Level 17
HOUSTON, TX 77056

Facility:

Transcontinental Gas Pipeline - LNYBL Pipeline
Raritan Bay, Lower NY Bay and Atlantic Ocean
MULTIPLE, NY

Application ID:

0-9999-00203/00005

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 11 Endangered/Threatened Species (Incidental Take) | Article 15 Title 5 Excavation & Fill in Navigable Waters | Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification

Project is Located:

QUEENS, QUEENS COUNTY

Project Description:

Perform maintenance on an existing concrete-coated twenty-six (26) inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, which extends sixteen (16) miles across New York State waters, including the Raritan Bay, Lower New York Bay, and a portion of the Atlantic Ocean. Approximately 28,980 cubic yards (cy) of rock cover will be placed over 9.24 acres in New York State waters to cover portions of the pipeline that have been exposed due to scour erosion of the seabed. An additional 0.06 acres of temporary disturbance may occur due to the placement of spuds and barge anchors.

The project will result in the permanent loss of 9.24 acres of Atlantic sturgeon habitat. This habitat impact will be offset through completion of the Net Conservation Benefit Project (NCBP) which will satisfy the requirements of ECL § 11-0535 and 6 NYCRR Part 182. The NCBP will fund a multi-year research project designed to characterize sturgeon habitat, and study the movement of sturgeon throughout the New York harbor to inform recommendations to reduce risk of sturgeon mortality as well as inform restoration priorities.

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

Evaluation using a Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures.

Coastal Management:

This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)

It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Apr 11, 2024.

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